architecture + design
portfolio
jessica chan
selected works 2019 - 2021
vol. 04
I hope you enjoy this portfolio of selected works.
hillocks parks
1o studio 2020
nesting
hello! My name is Jessica Chan. I am a third year architecture student at the University of Waterloo. I am passionate about the adaptability of function in architectural design. As a result, I strive towards designing immersive and interactive spaces using innovative technologies and fabrication methods.
co-op johnson chou 2020
sheppard
co-op johnson chou 2020
bridle path
co-op redleaf ny 2020
rosemary square
co-op redleaf ny 2020
cmi front & york
competition 2021
diffuse
competition 2021
palette
envrionmental 2019
hunan house
studio 2019
acclivity
studio 2021
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Jessica Chan
phone: 416-738-0920 email: jpy2chan@uwaterloo.ca
curriculum vitae work experience 2021 May - Aug 2020 Jan - April
Red Leaf Creative LLC, New York Architecture Visualization Intern (remote) Designed and built out interior spaces, retail environments, and surrounding context in 3D software for Rosemary Square Development in Florida. Developed post-production work such as retouching photography, photo compositing and film compositing in Photoshop for Google San Jase Campus and 50 Hudson Yards NY. Managed and scheduled in-the-field photography and model studio shoots.
2020 Sep - Dec
Johnson Chou Inc, Toronto Architectural Intern Worked closely with principal architects on developing schematic design through construction documents and tender for office and residential projects. Create and prepared visualization material for presentations for various projects.
2019 May - Aug
City of Markham, Markham Public Realm Intern Worked with the Public Realm Coordinator and Park Renaissance Planner on creating detailed construction plans on AutoCAD for parks and public projects. Inspected tree hoarding safety specifications at development sites with the Tree Preservation Technician.
community experience 2020 May - Present
Mentorship for Architectural Peers (MAP), Cambridge Co-Coordinator & Mentor Organized spring 2021 and fall 2021 mentorship program for the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Directed the Fall 2021 Portfolio Night Peer Review and Q&A Panel.
2020 Sep - Dec
F_RMLAB, Cambridge Design Team Member Designed and fabricated Unsilent Night installation in Cambridge in collaboration with team members. Coded and simulated animations in Grasshopper and Rhino for interactive video projection.
education 2018 Sep - Present
University of Waterloo School of Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Co-op
awards 2021 Aug
Runner Up: Artistory Competition, UNI.xyz
2021 July
Editor’s Choice Award: Terra x Terra, futurly x UNI.xyz
2019 April
Dean’s Honours List & Studio Project Review Feature, Winter 2019
skills software
visualization
analog
language
Rhino 6 AutoCAD Sketchup 3DS Max Grasshopper
Vray Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Adobe XD
Hand Drafting Physical Modeling Laser Cutting 3D Printing CNC Milling
English French Cantonese
16 February 2021
To whom this may concern: Jessica Chan’s internship with our studio was undertaken between September to December 2020 wherein she was involved in the predesign, conceptual design and design development of a number of projects, including single-family, multi-unit residential and office design.
During this internship she exhibited a high level of maturity
and thoughtfulness that was much appreciated by myself and our team. Our projects tend to have aggressive deadlines while our work incorporates a high level of complexity and detail. In this context Jessica revealed an impressive work ethic: patience, dedication and diligence. Furthermore, she assumed roles of responsibility when required, and in one instance together with another intern took the initiative to develop design strategies for an office project when the principals were too preoccupied. During her work term there were many deadlines and we always knew we could count on Jessica to complete her tasks. His practical experience includes research/sourcing, preparation of conceptual designs and computer visualizations and zoning reviews. Jessica’s contribution was considerable and valued. She exhibited a high level of enthusiasm for the craft and theory of architecture and she was a delight and distinct pleasure to work with. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
Johnson Chou Principal Johnson Chou Inc.
re: Jessica Chan
June 6, 2020 Jessica Chan is an exceptionally thoughtful, committed and hard worker. I am writing to support Jessica and her ambitions to contribute to, and learn from your team. Jessica was previously my student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. I taught Jessica in three courses during her first year, and can attest to her knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm of the subject matter. Jessica has exhibited a keen commitment to learning, and is motivated, organized, punctual, and conscientious. Jessica was always an insightful and diligent participant in studio. She took many interesting, calculated risks in her work, then would execute with precision, care, and skill. Jessica’s conceptual, technical, graphic, and spatial skills are nicely developed for a student early in her education, but that has never stopped her from constantly striving to improve. I recommend Jessica without reservation. Much like her work, Jessica is thoughtful, driven, and ambitious. She collaborates well with her fellow classmates, and is earnest, kind, and personable. As a student who is early in her architectural education, Jessica has already exhibited promise, and has delivered consistently strong results. She would be an enthusiastic, conscientious, and capable addition to your team. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please do not hesitate to contact me for further discussion at flimtung@uwaterloo.ca. Sincerely,
Fiona Lim Tung, BA (Hons) M.Arch LEED AP Lecturer
University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering | School of Architecture Cambridge 7 Melville Street S. Cambridge, Ontario N1S 2H4 Phone: 519 888 4567 Fax: 519 622 3525
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nesting
project: 2b final studio - bird pavilion supervisor: rick andrighetti & kat kovalckik date: may 2020 location: markham, ontario, canada software: rhino, vray, illustrator, photoshop
Throughout this term, I have been investigating the impact of human presence on habitat loss at Toogood Pond in Markham, Ontario. Focusing on avian species, I’ve identified the elements of the micro-habitats that support specific birds species and their behaviors. This ranges from nesting heights, materials and proximity to human activity. By exploring the cohabitation relationships between human and bird, this pavilion is meant to encourage bird nesting amongst it.
quadrat legend
water
water
peat soil
silt soil
grass poaceae
broadleaf cattails typha latifolia
reflection
canadian anemone anemone candenis
common hackberry celtis occidentalis
dandelion taraxacum
american speedwell veronica americana
log
broadleaf cattails typha latifolia
wild sarsaparilla aralia nudicaulis
white clover taifolium
blue sedge carex flacca shreb
water debris
common hackberry celtis occidentalis
common groundsel senecio vulgaris
november december october
redwinged
canadian goose
hairy
july june
american crow
may april march february january
appearance frequency
august
september
section axo
white clover talifolium
robin
site plan
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forest pavilion
habitat plan
marsh pavilion
site section
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plywood
stainless steel
concrete
acoustic ring
maple
elm
alder
viewing screen / window
compartment
Birds tend to fly into glass for 3 main reasons. They cannot see glass as a barrier, habitats are reflected onto the glass, and smaller windows look like holes to rest in.
These compartments are fun way for children and adults to learn about birds. Each compartment will provide information on a specific bird of the area. The compartments is composed of sitting area to listen to audio guides and bird sounds on one side, while the other is a shelf full of books and pamphlets on birds. There is also a set of binoculars for the participants to bird watch in the shade.
To prevent bird collisions, I have designed a bird friendly building which will deter bird from flying into the glass. A set of strings act as a screen to reduce the transparency of building so the glass becomes more visible to the birds. The strings are also strategically hung on a hidden L-channel which allows for a seamless screen on the inside of the building.
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douglas fir
The compartments though structurally the same will be differentiated by the type of wood material used in construction.
exterior of forest
aerial view of habitat
winter view of habitat 13
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hillocks park
project: 3a final studio - midrise supervisor: adrian blackwell & cheryl chase date: aug 2021 location: toronto, ontario, canada software: rhino, vray, illustrator, photoshop
The Oakwood - Vaughan community has been increasingly losing foothold in its own community with the uprising of high rise condominiums and seemingly never ending construction. Many people lost their jobs and homes, they could not rely on others for constant support through the tough times. In hopes of responding to the existing issues we propose a community support system built up on mixed residential buildings to create a stronger community that can rely on each other with less means of requiring external support. We have designed a web of connected resources and housing.
The proposal for this site is a mid-rise building located on Eglinton Avenue. The intended occupants are primarily families looking for housing close to the nearby schools and libraries adjacent to the proposed buildings. Amenities including a daycare, co-working spaces, open study rooms, learning spaces, and a fitness room are located on the ground floor with storefronts available to both the residents and the community. In addition, gardens are placed on the roofs and terraces for the residents to use. There will also be a shared park with another proposed site.
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massing strategy
Stepping Massing
Aligned Street Front
social strategy
amenities on ground floor
inner Courtyard
sustainable strategy
Reduce Island Heat Effect
Energy Conservation
site strategy diagrams
ground floor plan
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third & fourth floor plan
seventh floor plan
floor plans
single bedroom
two bedroom
three bedroom
four bedroom
unit floor plans
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steel frame
typical wall to roof detail
CLT panels + masonry cladding
proposed facade
CLT post and bean structure
existing facade
exploded strcutural axo
concrete cores
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exploded structural axo
atrium
interior courtyard
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section perspective 21
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acclivity
project: 1b studio final - library & children play place supervisor: maya przybylski & rick andrighetti date: april 2021 location: toronto, ontario, canada software: rhino, vray, illustrator, photoshop Located at the intersection of Dundas and Sterling in Downtown Toronto, the Acclivity is a community library combined with a children’s play space. To best suit, the steep hill of the site, the design of the library is an extended ramp acting as a continuous floor connecting the top of the hill to the bottom. Along the ramp are clusters of pods with different interactive play or reading stations targeted for specific children groups. All pods are connected to a central play structure, where each access point correlates with the children’s development of risk and adventure. The Acclivity is a place for the community to gather and enjoy the dynamic connection of the city with its people.
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basement plan
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ground floor plan
second floor plan
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caregiver / child
interior / exterior
site
theme of connection
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The building is embedded into the slope and connects the top of the slope to the bottom with the entire floor as a ramp.
Through the circulation, individuals on the outside are drawn into the building from the top and bottom.
The program of the building is designed in a way that all children can access the main play structure in the middle at different heights depending on their risk development skills. While the caregiver is stationed at the appropriate proximity according to the child’s age.
children play structure
grade 1-3
kindergarten & preschool
toddler & infant
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hunan house
project: environmental design - research station date: april 2019 supervisor: terri boake collaborators: lauren chalmers location: tienanmen mountain, hunan, china software: rhino, vray, illustrator, photoshop The Tienanmen mountains are located in northern Hunan and are home to a hothumid climate influenced by the monsoon season. The Hunan House design takes into consideration the need for natural ventilation and utilizes the excess amount of rainwater within the mountains. This offgrid research station is intended to allow botanists to focus on the study of the bonsai tree, which are plentiful in the Bonsai Garden found at the summit of Tienanmen Mountain. Designed to encourage natural ventilation and cooling, Hunan House features many passive strategies such as shading, evaporative cooling and a buffer hallway. These strategies, along with the solar water heating system, help to make this off-grid station self-sustainable.
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section aa
operable windows
tree shading pond
operable tree shading pond windows
evaporation of water cools
hot air in the house rises
evaporation of water cools air as is passes over pond
hot air in the house rises
shade from buffer zone
shade from buffer zone cools air from outside
passive cooling
b
b
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summer solstice 81 ° winter solstice 37 ° clerestory
operable windows
tree shading
section bb
lighting
a
a
site plan
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PVPV
metal decking metal roofroof decking
wooden system wooden trusstruss system
bamboo louvres bamboo louvers
glass glass
wooden walls wooden walls
glass glass
wooden walls wooden walls
slab on grade slab on grade
wooden walkway wooden walkway
footing footing
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solar collector
pump
shower
purified water tank
composting toilet
kitchen sink
purifying system
Due to the slant of the three roof sections, rainwater will be filtered into the pond in the center. Then larger contaminants such as leaves and dirt will be filtered out through the debris filter found at the bottom of the pond. After traveling through the debris filter the storm-water enters the storm-water storage tank. As the water tank overflows the pond above it will fill. When the storm-water leaves the tank it will travel through a purifying system where contaminants are released and a softener is added to the water to remove minerals. The water then proceeds to the
storm-water storage
debris filter
holding tank for purified water until it is needed either the shower or the sink. When the water is needed a solar-powered pump pushes the water to its source. If the water needs to be hot it passes through the solar collector which collects and concentrates the sun’s radiation and uses it to warm the water. Cool water is also pumped from the tank to the necessary water sources. The system also houses a composting toilet which requires no water and decomposes waste using aerobic bacteria into a fertilizer the occupants can use.
water collection system
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palette
competition: artistory hosted by: uni.xyz runner-up date: august 2021 collaborators: silas clusiau, justina yang, jeffrey yau location: vaujours paris, france software: rhino, Vray, Illustrator, Photoshop
Located in the northeastern region of Vaujours Paris, Palette is a community space for artists that aims to create this palpable haven for today’s creative minds that is more than just a larger co-working office space, but a place that encourages innovation and creates a strong sense of community for all who use it that cannot be found solely on the internet. The radial form of the building itself is inspired from the palettes that artists used to paint, where each individual color has its own place. The building’s programmatic layout does the same thing. Varying forms of art all have their own respective studio and working
spaces throughout the building, but they all converge and look upon the reflection pool that is framed by the building itself. For artists looking to find new collaborators, or simply a peaceful place of contemplation as they search for their next inspiration, they can stand at the center of all these different working spaces where the synergy of varying creative energies converge. Artists can come to Palette and use its multitude of facilities including a metal and wood workshop, digital screening/ theatre, multiple gallery spaces, cafe, design studio, private bookable studios, digital lab, library and an art residency.
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bb a
b aa
ground floor plan
second floor plan
third floor plan
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art residence, studio + workshop
art gallery
exterior courtyard + fountain
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a
aa
section a-aa
b
bb
section b-bb
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gallery art diagram
studio screens diagram
third floor
second floor
first floor
exploded programmatic axo 39
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diffuse
competition: terra x terra hosted by: futurly & uni.xyz editor’s choice for uni & shortlisted entry date: july 2021 collaborators: emily chen & glenn lu location: skroupovo námestí, prague software: rhino, Vray, Illustrator, Photoshop
Diffuse is a biomimetic modularly assembled pavilion which proposes a passive air-purifying structure deployable in any given setting: an urban environment, tourist destination, or indoors. Its purpose is to raise awareness on the universal problem of air quality while serving as an attractor for neighbours and visitors. In this iteration, the lightweight structure nestles in a garden, reflecting the surrounding flora’s natural purification process. Each module in the pavilion offers a space to reflect, to sit, to observe, and to relax.
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low air flow activation
medium air flow activation
high air flow activation
tertiary structure bio - textile air filtration medium
secondary support structure 1/4” carbon steel cable
connection detail
primary support structure 2 1/2” carbon steel round bar connection detail
furnishing
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view of pavilion
section 45
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front & york work (co-op): red lead ny date: april 020 supervisor: derek chan collaborators: henry wu software: 3DS Max, Vray, Photoshop
Front & York is a brand new condominium development that pays homage to the industrial and historic character of Dumbo, Brooklyn. The ground floor of the building offers a range of commercial spaces such as restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. My role in this project was to build out and render all the interior retail spaces with appropriate lighting and furniture making the store fronts visually engaging. I also laid out the room so that elements were more predominately featured in the camera view.
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rosemary square work (co-op): red lead ny date: january 2020 supervisor: derek chan collaborators: chris shusta software: 3DS Max, Vray, Photoshop
Rosemary Square is an premium office building located at the heart of Downtown West Palm in South Florida. The space offers state-of-the-art features and intends to put the wellbeing of the building occupants first. Joining the project at the later stages of the process, my main role was finding and placing the correct entourage that match the lighting, blending the people into the scene, and adjusting furniture and material.
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bridle path
work (co-op): johnson chou inc. date: december 2020 supervisor: johnson chou, silke stadtmueller collaborators: giulia simonetta software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vray, Photoshop
69 Bridle Path is a private residential project located in downtown Toronto. It is a 3 story home with 8 bedrooms, 11 bathroom, spa & sport facilities, a home theatre and private dance studio. For this project, I modeled out the entire building and surrounding landscape topography in SketchUp. I started adding the preliminary furnishing and material selection onto the model. I also created visualizations for presentations and updated the floor plans.
exterior entrance
entryway staircase
dinette
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basement plan
ground floor plan
second floor plan 53
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sheppard
work (co-op): johnson chou inc. date: december 2020 supervisor: johnson chou, silke stadtmueller collaborators: kieran meschino, brenda kandiyoti, giulia simonetta software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vray, Photoshop
4466 Sheppard is a newly renovated office space located in Scarborough, Toronto. The space includes a work stations, private offices, lounges and break rooms. For this project, I modeled out the interior spaces, helped select materials and furniture, rendered presentations views, and developed the mill-work drawings for tender.
co-working space
co-working lunch area
meeting room
private office
second floor plan
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private lounge
private kitchenette
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